Coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) provides a wealth of clinically
meaningful information beyond anatomic stenosis alone, including the presence or absence …

To clarify the potential role of coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) in
characterizing and prognosticating high-risk coronary plaques. A systematic review and …

Importance Recent studies have yielded conflicting results as to whether testosterone
treatment increases cardiovascular risk. Objective To test the hypothesis that testosterone …

Aims The use of biologic therapy has increased over the past decade well beyond primary
autoimmune diseases. Indeed, a recent trial using an anti-IL-1beta antibody reduced second …

Background Atherosclerosis evaluation by coronary computed tomography angiography
(CCTA) is promising for coronary artery disease (CAD) risk stratification, but time consuming …

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) mostly arises from so-called vulnerable coronary plaques,
particularly prone for rupture. Vulnerable plaques comprise a specific type of plaque, called …

Atherosclerotic plaque assessment has become a crucial element in the examination of
cardiovascular diseases. Plaque may exhibit progression and could become unstable if not …

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the rate and extent of plaque progression (PP),
changes in plaque features, and clinical predictors of PP in patients with diabetes mellitus …

Background The natural history of coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with low-to-
intermediate risk is not well characterized. Although earlier invasive serial studies have …

Importance Although atherosclerosis represents the primary driver of coronary artery
disease, evaluation and treatment approaches have historically relied upon indirect markers …